Seven Seas Mariner

Fort Lauderdale-based Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, resulting from 1994’s merger of Seven Seas Cruises and Radisson Cruises, is part of Carlson Hospitality Worldwide of Carlson Companies, Inc., one of America’s largest privately-owned corporations. With 2003’s debut of Seven Seas Voyager, RSSC’s fleet of six-star vessels has reached nearly 3,000 luxury berths. The line’s small to mid-size ships also include Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Navigator, the twin-hulled Radisson Diamond, the yacht-like Song of Flower (sold and to leave the fleet in October, 2004) and Paul Gauguin, dedicated to the South Pacific. RSSC sails to more than 300 ports on six continents, including Antarctica, aboard vessels designed for guests numbering in hundreds, not thousands. Upscale, “but not uptight” is how the line describes onboard ambiance. RSSC is the first cruise line to enjoy membership in the Guild of English Butlers.

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RSSC’s Seven Seas Mariner, the world's first all-suite, all-balcony ship, also holds the tasteful distinction of being the first ship offering dining by Le Cordon Bleu of Paris. Pampering up to 700 guests, Seven Seas Mariner is proportionately one of the most spacious cruise ships afloat, with high levels of personal service reflecting the line’s six-star tradition. Seven Seas Mariner suites range from 301 to 2,002 square feet. Mariner’s Mermaid pod propulsion system makes for virtually vibration-free cruising.

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Shipboard gratuities are included in cruise fare.

Ship Features

How suite it is, since every guest aboard Seven Seas Mariner can boast of having a suite with balcony, from Master Suites and Grand Suites through Mariner Suites, Seven Seas Suites, Horizon Suites, and suites in A,B and C categories. Butlers, in suites B and above, stand ready to arrange cocktail parties or attend to other details. On select sailings, guests can enroll in the hands-on Le Cordon Bleu Class Culinaire.

Staterooms
Private balcony suites have king-size beds convertible to twins, separate sitting areas and marble-appointed baths with full tub and shower. Walk-in closets have safes. Wheelchair-accessible and triple suites are available.

Stateroom amenities
Interactive TVs, VCRs, terry robes, hair dryers, refrigerators stocked with soft drinks, and bars with premium liquor upon embarkation. Penthouse B Suites and up include butler service.

Kid & Teen Stuff
For toddlers to teens, counselors supervise the Club Mariner program, aboard Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Navigator through summer months. RSSC may restrict the number of children on board, and is unable to accept infants under 6 months.

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Life Aboard

Dining
Options are abundant, given Mariner’s size, including four open-seating restaurants, a pool grill, and 24-hour room service. Complimentary wine is poured nightly, and a sommelier can discuss alternatives for purchase. Compass Rose, the largest restaurant, includes continental specialties and vegetarian/spa cuisine. Signatures is blessed with cuisine of Le Cordon Bleu of Paris. Lattitudes serves a sampler menu of nouveau international cuisine. La Veranda, a Mediterranean-style bistro, serves fresh pasta and fish, and a buffet breakfast and lunch.

Sports / Health / Fitness
The window-walled Fitness Center has exercise equipment, and instructors lead fitness classes next door in the Aerobics Room. The Judith Jackson Sea Spa and Beauty Salon presents extensive spa and beauty treatments with pure, plant-based products.

Entertainment
Casino fun, live performances, cabaret acts, and dancing (with gentleman hosts aboard) are part of the night scene. Constellation Theater presents Broadway musical reviews. Observation Lounge and Stars Nightclub attract a following, and the Conoisseur Club is ideal for lighting up a a cigar.

Other Facilities
Deck 12 has golf cages, shuffleboard, paddle tennis and a full-circle jogging track. The expansive teak pool deck includes a large heated pool, three whirlpools, table tennis, and Pool Bar and Grill.

Three launderettes with washers, dryers, irons and boards are mid-ship on Decks 8, 9, and 10. Workstations for Internet services are on Deck 6. A medical center is staffed with a licensed registered doctor and nurse.